Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat and food pipe (oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis), abdomen, lungs, blood, female genital infections (like vaginal candidiasis) and other organs

Fluconazole is also used to treat fungal infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (cryptococcal meningitis/ fungal meningitis)

Mechanism of Action

Fluconazole belongs to class of antifungals called triazoles. Fluconazole acts mainly by preventing the growth of fungi. It interacts with chemicals inside the fungus and prevents the synthesis of an essential component of fungal cell membrane (ergosterol); this results in leakage of cellular contents from fungal cell, ultimately killing the fungi

Dosage

The recommended dose range is 50-400 mg daily

Side Effects

Indigestion

Increase in blood levels of certain chemicals

Abdominal pain

Abnormal sensation of tingling

Sensation of spinning or rotation

Urge to vomit

Loose motions

Rashes

Dizziness

Sleepiness

Abnormal decrease in white blood cell count

Inability to sleep

Altered taste sensation

Warnings/Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), irregular heartbeat, heart, kidney or liver disease, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding

It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication

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